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The classic pole bean with 7"–9" long, ½" wide silvery-green pods; stringless when young, brown seeds. Excellent for freezing.
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Close'Kentucky Wonder' pole bean has been around since the 1800s and it is truly a wonder. Long, silvery-green pods are stringless when picked young and have the green bean flavor we all know and love. As the name indicates, this is a long vining plant so grow 'Kentucky Wonder' along trellises at least 6 feet tall. Some gardeners build tall frames, attaching heavy twine at the top and bottom for the vines to crawl up. However you choose to support this pole bean, make sure the vines get at least six hours of sun, and pick the pods often and when young. This will stimulate even more blooms for more beans!
| Botanical Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Mature Size | 5' - 7' long vines |
| Light | Sun to partial sun |
| Cold Hardiness | Frost sensitive annual |
| When to Sow Outside | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. |
| When to Start Inside | Not recommended |
| Special Germination Instructions | Successive Sowings: every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. |
| Days to Emerge | 6 - 12 days |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 1 seed every 6" |
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Thinning | Unnecessary |
| Maturity Date | 63 days |
| When to Harvest | Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). |
| Additional Info | At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free. |
